Userfeel is a legitimate usability testing platform that pays you to record yourself using websites and apps while thinking aloud. Pay depends on test length: $3 for 5 minutes, $10 for 20 minutes (the most common), $20 for 40 minutes and $30 for 60 minutes. You must first pass an unpaid qualification test, and Userfeel itself says there is no guaranteed number of tests. Rating: 8.0/10 as a supplement to other testing panels.
Quick Facts
What is Userfeel?
Userfeel is a usability testing platform where you get paid to test websites and apps while providing feedback. Companies pay Userfeel to find real users who can test their products and provide honest opinions - and you can be one of those testers.
The most common Userfeel test takes about 20 minutes and pays $10. Shorter and longer tests pay proportionally. You'll navigate websites, complete tasks, and speak your thoughts out loud while screen recording software captures your experience. Tests are in your native language, and sometimes in another language you list as fluent.
Userfeel is a long-running alternative to UserTesting and a sensible second panel to join, since no single testing site sends enough tests on its own.
How Userfeel Works
- Sign up and create your tester profile
- Complete a qualification test to show your testing abilities (unpaid, and you may need more than one attempt)
- Receive test invitations via email
- Complete tests - record yourself using websites/apps
- Get rated by clients on your feedback quality
- Get paid to your Userfeel wallet about a week after approval, then withdraw to PayPal or bank transfer
What Tests Involve
- Screen recording: Your screen is captured as you test
- Think-aloud: Speak your thoughts as you navigate
- Task completion: Follow scenarios like "Find and purchase a blue shirt"
- Written feedback: Answer questions about your experience
- Rating: Provide overall usability ratings
Equipment Needed
- Windows 10+ or Mac computer, phone or tablet (depending on test)
- Microphone (for voice recording)
- Stable internet connection
- Quiet environment
Realistic Earnings
Userfeel pays a flat rate by test length. Availability varies with client demand and your tester rating. In Userfeel's own words: "You may get 5 tests a day, or you may get no tests for a year."
| Test Type | Duration | Payment |
|---|---|---|
| Short test | 5 min | $3 |
| Standard test (most common) | 20 min | $10 |
| Long test | 40 min | $20 |
| Extended test | 60 min | $30 |
Monthly estimate: Userfeel publishes no average and says test volume isn't guaranteed, so any monthly figure depends entirely on how many invitations you get. Higher-rated testers get more.
Effective hourly rate: about $30/hour while you are actually testing ($10 for 20 minutes), before counting the unpaid qualification test, setup and time spent waiting for invitations.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- $10 for a standard 20-minute test, up to $30 for an hour
- Tests in your native language
- PayPal or bank transfer (bank transfer in some countries)
- Tests are interesting/varied
- Good UserTesting alternative
Cons
- No guaranteed number of tests
- Strict quality requirements
- Unpaid qualification test required
- Tests can be rejected
- Need microphone and quiet space
Tips for Success
- Speak clearly and constantly: Dead air leads to rejected tests
- Be authentic: Give real reactions, not what you think they want to hear
- Follow instructions exactly: Complete all tasks as specified
- Respond quickly: Test opportunities fill up fast
- Maintain high ratings: Better ratings = more test opportunities
- Test your equipment: Ensure microphone and screen capture work
Userfeel vs UserTesting
| Feature | Userfeel | UserTesting |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Per Test | $3 to $30 by length | Varies by test (shown in dashboard) |
| Qualification | Unpaid qualification test | Practice test |
| Payout Timing | About a week, to Userfeel wallet | Usually 14 days |
| Payment | PayPal, bank transfer | PayPal only |
Best strategy: Sign up for both! More platforms = more test opportunities.
Payment Reliability
Payment is credited to your Userfeel wallet about a week after your test is approved. From the wallet you withdraw to PayPal, or by bank transfer in the countries that support it.
Payout Details
- Wallet credit: about a week after approval
- PayPal: withdraw from your wallet
- Bank transfer: available in some countries only
Final Verdict
Verdict: Recommended
Userfeel is a legitimate website testing platform that pays about $30/hour while you are actually testing. The main limitation is test availability: Userfeel itself says you might get several tests a day or none for months. Best used alongside UserTesting, Userlytics and Respondent.
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